Deregulation

As part of the ACT Government's commitment to reducing red tape, ACT Health has undertaken a review of public health regulation in the ACT.

As of 1 January 2015, boarding houses will no longer be a declared public health risk activity or require a licence under the ACT Public Health Act 1997 to operate.

It is important to note that whilst boarding houses will no longer be a licensable public health risk activity under the Public Health Act 1997 from 1 January 2015, the Health Protection Service retains regulatory powers under the Act to address any condition that is, or may become, a public health risk or be offensive to community health standards. As such, the Health Protection Service will investigate any public health complaints received from the community concerning practices at boarding houses.

Guide to organising public events in the ACT

Organisers of public events such as fetes and carnivals have wide ranging responsibilities in addition to management of the venue, entertainment or proceedings.